Review of Masters of the Universe (1987) by Adam B — 09 Jul 2008
Gary Goddard brings He Man, the poplar Filmation cartoon, to the big screen in this 1987 flick starring Dolph Lungren and Prince Adam, or He Man, the strongest man in Eternia. A cast of greats, incling Frank Lagella, Courtney Cox (Family Ties, and years later, Friends), and Robert Duncan McNeil (Yes, the guy from Voyager, 8 years later), and Meg Foster are among them.
This was a silly flick where He Man and crew are sent through the dimensions to LA (because they couldn't afford to make an Eternia set), and spend their time battling keletor in the real world. Surprisingly, the idea works, (unlikee the later rip-off, Beastmaster 2 in 1991), Here it isn't just a cheap out, it seems to actually work to advance the story.
So the plot is kind of silly. It's He Man. The series was way sillier! "By the power of Gray Skull!" Ha.
This review of Masters of the Universe (1987) was written by Adam B on 09 Jul 2008.
Masters of the Universe has generally received mixed reviews.
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